UK residential property prices rose on an annual basis for the first time in 16 months fuelled by a lack of supply, according to figures released today by Rightmove.Asking prices increased year on year by 0.2% and by 2.8% this month, the biggest monthly increase since February and the largest for the month of October in six years, Rightmove said. But there is still consierable concerns in the property industry about volatility in the market...more
NB Real Estate, the central London office specialist agency, say that the huge interest witnessed from investors in the London market over the past two quarters shows no signs of abating. Many funds have been set up to take advantage of what was often characterised as the best buying opportunity for a generation but have been thwarted by the lack of stock.Yields have hardened, in some cases by over 100 basis points. As a consequence, investors...more
Every prospective home buyer is likely looking for some level of security when they"re researching neighborhoods to buy into, but how much is enough and how much is just bordering on paranoid? Home security can range from buying into a neighborhood that doesn"t have evidence of crime going on to installing a home security system, to setting up a neighbourhood watch, to buying into a neighborhood covered in security cameras. You likely don"t want to buy a home in a neighborhood that is crawling with possible criminal elements before or after dark regardless of how good of a security system you might have so it is a good idea to check out any neighborhood that you might be interested in buying into before you sign on the dotted line, even if you love the house. Many neighborhoods are innocuous in the day time but can reveal their seedy dangerous side after dark; make an effort to scope out the neighborhood at various times of day to see what the real deal is. If you decide that the neighborhood isn"t crawling with super villains, it is still a good idea to install a home alarm system. An alarm system will range in price depending on what types of options that you decide on and where...more
India is a special place & a vacation in this special city is worth remembering. Plan a romantic vacation in the exotic locales of the enchanting city. India has some of the most famous attractions that include Red Fort (Delhi), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Qutab Minar (Delhi), Taj Mahal (Agra), Agra Fort (Agra), City Palace and Museum (Jaipur) etc. These...more
London, Paris, Switzerland, New York are the wonderful places to spend your holidays. Paris - The city of light mesmerizes you with its beauty & charm. Any tourist coming to the Paris city is enthralled by its rustic charisma & wishes to romance the unique beauty of the exquisite place. Apartment Rentals is the perfect way to discover the rich city...more
Regardless of the lender and regardless of how much money you can qualify for as a mortgage you should be considering your own finances and what you feel comfortable carrying as a mortgage when shopping for a new home. Remember that no matter how financially desirable home ownership is it can still backfire on you and ruin you financially if you go too far in debt to buy a home that you really cant afford. You should consider these 5 points.1. How much can you afford monthly? Your lender will use a formula, taking into consideration your debt load, your income, your credit score etc to determine the amount of money they are comfortable lending you. Remember that you do not have to borrow this amount. It is a maximum. Consider the payment that you feel comfortable with and borrow an amount that will put you in that payment range.2. Remember that in addition to your payment each month you will have property tax, utilities, repairs, and other maintenance to pay for. Also realize that in addition to your downpayment you will have conveyancing and lawyers fees, as well as other taxes. These must either be paid up front or they will be added to amount you are borrowing and effect your...more
October is a great time to be in the city of Boulder. There are history tours, the famed Naked Pumpkin Run (where runners wear only a carved-out pumpkin helmet), and The Munchkin Masquerade, which is a very popular family-friendly Halloween event...more
With the weather turning cooler and damper as the year progresses, it is important to consider what result this moisture can bring to a home that youre looking to buy. Many homes on the market are far from new construction and may have been...more
Carol Marianne, originally from London, England, first came to Costa Rica in 2004 because she'd heard about it and there was a cheap flight from Miami. "I was looking for somewhere I hadn't been to before."Though she had no preconceived notions about...more
Moving is a hassle that we all dread, despite the exciting promise of a new start and great things ahead. But the use of the Internet in recent years to promote real estate has made the pain of seeking a new apartment slightly less traumatic. But how...more
Have you looked at the prices of downtown apartments recently? If you have, you may have found yourself turned off from city living, and chosen to stick with the suburb or urban areas just outside of it. But choosing downtown for your home can...more
A recent article by Forbes announced that apartments and homes in the most expensive cities in the United States are lowering, but it is a phenomenon that is happening over the country. The market is ripe for buyers, with housing prices lower than...more